Therapists learn how to help clients make sense of toxic family dynamics and start to heal from them. Participants study evidence-based ways to support clients as they set boundaries, deal with guilt and emotional manipulation, and build resilience when family conflict erupts. Case studies and group discussion build practical skills for guiding clients toward healthier relationships and better emotional health. The course also covers ethics, cultural influences and how clients weigh estrangement when it becomes necessary.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Identify & Address Toxic Family Patterns
- Teach Effective Boundary-Setting Strategies
- Support Clients in Navigating Family Conflict & Estrangement
- Prepare Clients for Backlash & Strengthen Resilience
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Identify & Address Toxic Family Patterns
- Toxic Dynamics Defined
- Emotional Impact
- Core Essentials For Therapists
Objective #2: Effective Boundary Setting Strategies
- Boundaries Defined
- Defining non-negotiables
- Role-play and boundary communication
Objective #3: Navigating Family Conflict and Estrangement
- Navigating conflict
- When estrangement is the healthiest option
- Cultural considerations for managing conflict and estrangement in toxic family dynamics
Objective #4: Preparing for backlash and building resilience
- Dealing with backlash
- Increasing resilience
Summary Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Recording Date: May 30, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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